Senior Communications Manager

Location: Arlington, VA

Work Days in Office: 4 days with 1 day optional telework from home location.

Travel: U p to 10%

Reports To : VP of Marketing and Communications Department: Marketing & Communications

Position Type: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

About Spirit of America:

Spirit of America is a privately funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Our mission is to engage citizens in preserving the promise of a free and better life. We do this by working alongside U.S. troops and diplomats and providing private assistance to defend freedom, and strengthen America's national security, and save and improve lives.

Spirit of America leverages an unprecedented partnership with the U.S. military based on a groundbreaking agreement with the Department of Defense. Our agreement with the Department of Defense allows the military to collaborate with us, identify needs, receive and distribute our assistance, and provide us with logistical support. No other nonprofit has such an agreement. Thus, every dollar invested in Spirit of America builds on and leverages investments made by the U.S. government and military. That leverage - combined with our entrepreneurial, venture capital capability - provides philanthropic investments in Spirit of America with asymmetric impact and return on investment.

Our work saves and improves lives, prevents conflict, and strengthens America's security. In the world's toughest places, people experience the best of who Americans are and what we stand for.

Position Summary

Spirit of America seeks a Senior Communications Manager to support the development and execution of integrated communications strategies that elevate the organization's visibility, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and advance fundraising and programmatic priorities.

This role has a strong emphasis on content development and storytelling, while also contributing to broader communications planning, messaging, and channel management.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator and storyteller with strong writing, editing, and visual communications skills. They are equally comfortable developing compelling content and helping shape cohesive communications strategies across audiences and platforms. This individual will work closely with other teammates on the Marketing and Communications, Development, and International

Operations teams to translate complex field activities into clear, engaging narratives that resonate with supporters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of integrated content and communications strategies across channels, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, audience growth and engagement goals, and fundraising objectives.
• Create high-quality storytelling that highlights Spirit of America's impact. Write, produce, and edit content in a variety of formats, including donor communications, blog posts, case studies, newsletters, video scripts, short-form social content, and events.
• Manage or contribute to key communications initiatives and campaigns, such as the annual report, virtual event series, year-end fundraising campaigns, and other organization-wide projects.
• Partner with Development and International Operations teams to translate field activities into compelling communications by sourcing and shaping stories, photos, videos, and other assets.
• Develop and execute a blog strategy.
• Support engagement with traditional media.
• Help ensure accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment across all external communications.
• Manage or support visual and multimedia storytelling efforts, including coordination of video, photography, and graphics. Hire and manage external creative partners as needed.
• Adapt and repurpose communications across platforms to maximize audience reach, engagement, and conversion.
• Track and analyze content and campaign performance metrics, applying insights and industry best practices to strengthen communications strategies over time.
• Stay current on communications trends, storytelling formats, and marketing best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing, communications, journalism, digital media, or international relations.
• 7-10+ years of experience in communications, content development, marketing, or related roles, ideally in a nonprofit, mission-driven, or international development organization.
• Demonstrated success contributing to communications strategy and executing content across multiple platforms, with a strong portfolio of written and visual work.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex international work into clear, compelling narratives.
• Experience working across communications channels, including website, email, social media, campaigns, and multimedia storytelling.
• Familiarity with creative tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) and video editing platforms preferred.
• Data-informed mindset, with experience using analytics to evaluate performance and refine strategy.
• Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable team player.
• Genuine connection to Spirit of America's mission and work supporting America's troops and diplomats.

Compensation Range: Salary ranges from $102,000.00 to $120,000.00 based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 403(b) contribution match to 4%.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Spirit of America is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable laws.